Justin Timberlake set to become first non-contestant to perform at Eurovision

Justin Timberlake will become the first ever non-contestant to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest.

The US star, who has just released his brand new single, will take to the stage in Stockholm this weekend to sing live.

In a break from tradition, the former NSync frontman will perform Can’t Stop The Feeling before the finalists compete.

Show producer Sven Stojanovic said: “This is a fantastic opportunity. We are very happy and excited that Justin Timberlake will perform his new song together with his band in our show.

“It makes it extra special that the Swedish songwriters Max Martin and Shellback have co-written and co-produced the song together with Justin Timberlake.”

The special addition to the line-up might have something to do with the fact that the event will be broadcast in the US for the first time this year.

Going out to an estimated audience of 200 million people, the show will be aired across Europe and now on LGBT+ network Logo TV.

Last week Timberlake unveiled the new track – his first in over two years – which has been penned for new film Trolls.

The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final will air on BBC One on May14 at 8pm.